atmosphere
nounUK /ˈæt.mə.sfɪə/
US /ˈæt.mə.sfɪr/
The air around the Earth that we breathe and that holds the sky.
The atmosphere keeps us warm and protects us from the sun.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The feeling or mood of a place or group of people.
The party had a happy and friendly atmosphere.
3. A layer of gases around a planet or star.
Mars has a thin atmosphere compared to Earth.
4. The overall tone of a piece of art, music, or writing.
The old house in the story had a spooky atmosphere.